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A Tradition of Progress-Ohio Decorative Arts

10am - 4pm Tue/Sat, 1-4pm Sun. A Tradition of Progress: Ohio Decorative Arts 1860-1945 tells the story of Ohio through decorative arts objects, starting with the Civil War era and concluding with the event that marked the true beginning of the modern era - World War II. The exhibition will include more than 150 pieces of furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork,......

Fourth Annual Local Marbles Tournament. Training sessions will be held on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10am in the lower level of the Ohio Glass Museum, 124 W. Main St, Lancaster. We follow the National Marbles Tournament Rules for 2015. Participants must be 7-14 years of age on June 10th to be eligible to compete in the National Marbles Tournament......

5:30-9:30pm Friday 4/24/15 - Opening Reception during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10am - 5pm Mon/Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Happiness Is . . . . the Children's Art Show is by area elementary and middle school artists, curated by their art teachers. Also Featuring local Athens high school regional finalists of the Governors Youth Art Show in the windows at Starbrick Gallery.

1030am - 1230pm. Hands on Style. Walleye Tempura Bites with Ponzu, Hazelnut Crusted Walleye with Rhubarb Gastrique, Southern Sauteed Walleye over creamy Stone-ground Grits with a Red Wine Ham Hock sauce. The classes are held in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn. The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine for a reasonable fee and......

7am-11am - departure times from Stuart's Opera House. 10th Annual Little cities tour de Forest Benefit Bicycle Ride beginning and ending on Nelsonville's Historic Public Square. Various routes take riders through the forested hills of southeastern Ohio on both level and more challenging courses. This a non-competitive ride that raises funds for the Little Cities......

7-10am. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Division of Natural Areas and Preserves invites you to expand your life list and discover a new birding destination, at Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve. Katrina Schultes, Wildlife Biologist with the Wayne National Forest, will be our guide as we explore many different habitats and discover the diversity of......

9:30 - 10:30amThe Wayne National Forests Wild Weekend Discovery Series is a great way to discover the positive and negative ways that humans affect wildlife. Come explore the amazing world of humans and wildlife at the Nelsonville Historic Public Square, near the start of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council Tour de Forest Benefit Bicycle Ride.Learn......

9am - 5pm Wed/Sat and 12-5pm on Sun. Adena Mansion and Gardens annual plant sale focuses on heirloom plants varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many go back at least as far as Worthingtons time. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme treasured staples of the medieval pantry and probably Thomas Worthingtons as well will be among......

2-4pm and 6-8pm. Live Music. Food Truck All Day.Bill Rawlins playing from 2-4pm and Nick Dzuban and Friend playing from 6-8pm. Regular Hours are 4-8pm Thu, 1-8pm Fri/Sat/Sun during March-December. Food Truck at 5pm Fri/Sat and 1pm the first Sunday of the month. Enjoy our wines by the bottle, glass or just a taste. Local cheeses and crackers as well as mixed......

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

1pm.The Appalachia Ohio Alliance is partnering with the Rural Action Zero Waste Program to help clean up our Trimble Community Forest property. Please join us for this annual event as we help beautify the Trimble forest preserve.Tyler Bonner, Zero Waste AmeriCorps and Austin Battles, AOA AmeriCorps will lead the clean up efforts. Afterwards, feel free to join......

The annual celebration of one of the worlds greatest sporting events is a daylong party - but you don't have to go to Kentucky to be part of it. Join Worthington family friends, Senator Henry Clay and his wife Lucretia, as they celebrate the Kentucky traditions of horses, hospitality and history.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Lunch and Dinner. On the first Wednesday of every month we offer our wines 129 different wines with an $8 discount year round. By the bottle only at lunch and dinner, Dine-in only. This is part of the Wednesday Originals program with Dine Originals Columbus.

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups. Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

5-11 pm Thu, 11am-11pm Fri/Sat 12-5 pm Sun. Watch the downtown streets of McArthur come alive with food, music and fun for the whole family. Activities such as Great nightly entertainment on the sound stage, carnival rides and games, car show, quilt show, queens and baby contests. Grand parade will be Saturday, at 600p.m., followed by the crowning of the Wild Turkey Festival Queen. Come join us.

1-7pm Fri, 10am-7pm Sat, 12:30-4pm SunThe 2015 Wild Turkey Festival Quilt Show is displayed at the United Methodist Church at 200 South Market St., McArthur.This years show theme is The Old and The New. Register to win a beautiful quilt.

5-8:00pm The entire building of the Athens County Historical Society and Museum will be open to the public - including the Collections department full of historic artifacts and unique items and the Levering Library and Genealogical Chapter with free computer usage to find your roots.Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts by Purple Chopstix, wine, beverages and......

9amInternational Migratory Bird Day.Join the naturalist at the parking area at Ash Cave for a hike to experience the return of the spring warblers and other avian species. Hocking Hills State Park is one of the best places for birding due to the unique ecosystem of the gorge and this program is for the beginner or long time birder. Bring along binoculars and......

5-8pm. Every second Saturday of every month, we dress up the dining room have live music and great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. So, come join us for a great Saturday night - date night - Reservations appreciated, but not required.

1-5pm. The art room, ceramics studio and wheels are open to the public most Saturdays. There will be simple projects ideas prepared for folks looking to make something. Great Activity for the entire family. Walk-Ins Welcome. Also, folks can bring their own project ideas and purchase materials a la cart if needed and receive guidance.

6-8pm. Live Music. An exciting new local music group launching their new band. This group consists of singer KC Waltz Voodoo Birds, Bill Rawlins on Drums Broken Ring, Keesey Band, Roman Warmke on Bass Voodoo Birds, The Royales and Dave Wooster on guitar Leave Corp. Come enjoy a new sound. Regular Hours are 4-8pm Thu, 1-8pm Fri/Sat/Sun during March-December.......

4-7pm. The Auxiliary of American Legion Post 78 provides this delicious baked steak dinner on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Come join us for a good meal, with the proceeds helping our community and supporting two Legion baseball teams.

10am. Explore Kleinmaier State Nature Preserve and enjoy a naturalist-led hike to view the spring wildflower show. Jeff Johnson, ODNR Natural Areas Preserve Manager will lead this event. Visit with members of the Kleinmaier family who donated the property to AOA. The slopes are full of blooms including trillium, jack in the pulpit, solomon seal, and many......

10:00am and 5:30pm 10am - Peter Hatch, renowned expert and author of Garden History will offer a garden class and personalized garden tour. $20 per person. 5:30pm - Social time in the garden6:00pm - Dinner on the south lawn7:00pm - Peter Hatch - Lecture on his book 'A Rich Spot on Earth' - Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden at Monticello. $50 per person for dinner and lecture.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

Gardening with your children will get them excited about the plants on their plate and will provide you with a bountiful supply of fresh produce. The event will cover a variety of topics in basic gardening that will enhance children's understanding and respect for how plants grow, and how food is produced.

1pm and 5pm Seating. Reservations Required.Looking for a truly magnificent gift for your Mother... Spoil her and yourself with an amazing gourmet meal at Glenlaurel. We're accepting reservations for 1pm seating for a four-course lunch and reservations for a 5pm seating for a six-course fine dining experience that is sure to delight. Join us, and make a memory......

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups. Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

8pm Thu/Fri/Sat and 2pm Sun. by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by James Euto. Meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously -acceptable- roomers. Ticket prices to be announced and tickets will go on sale in March 2015.

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills.

1030am - 1230pm. Demonstration Style. Hot and sour Soup with Crab, Grilled Avocados stuffed with Crab Mango Salsa, Pasta with Crab, Radicchio, Chives and House-Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette. The classes are held in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn. The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine for a reasonable fee and a typed set of......

10am.Meet the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Naturalist's Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor center for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

6-8pm. Live Music. Cee Cee Miller will be playing 6-8pm. Regular Hours are 4-8pm Thu, 1-8pm Fri/Sat/Sun during March-December. Food Truck at 5pm Fri/Sat and 1pm the first Sunday of the month. Enjoy our wines by the bottle, glass or just a taste. Local cheeses and crackers as well as mixed olives and smoked salmon are available. Guests are welcome to bring other......

1-3:30pm. The pre-season trains operate on Sat and Sun. Both trains will depart the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip to East Logan. Narration will be provided during the ride to point out locations of interest, such as the historic Hocking Canal Lock No. 19, historic buildings of note in Haydenville, as well as the history of the railroad and area. Open-air......

10amThis is the first opportunity for the public to visit one of AOAs newest preserves: Mercer Woods. Join us as noted naturalist and AOA friend Paul Knoop leads a late-spring tour of the mature forests and wildflower covered slopes.Donated to AOA last year, Mercer Woods is located in the scenic Hocking River valley in the northern extent of the Hocking Hills.......

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups. Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

5 pm on Thu/Fri and Noon on Sat/Sun/Mon. Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, the festival features a variety of events including a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, flea market vendors, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, free entertainment including Grand Ole Opry Show on Sunday,......

A place for fun in the Hocking Hills.The Duck Creek Log Jam is held at the Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area. Located directly adjacent to Lake Logan State Park, Duck Creek is nearly 100 acres of beautiful landscape in the Hocking Hills. Diverse stands of trees, including our bald cypress grove, abundant wildlife, and secluded feel make Duck Creek the......

8:00 pmMusic from the 60s. The fifth annual Hitch-Hikers reunion concert to benefit the Nelsonville Food Cupboard. Some things change Zach is now a sophomore at Auburn University Dusty is now the proud father of his beautiful daughter Sophia. Some things NEVER change Jon, Terry and Mike are still old news flash, Mike is the youngest by 2 months. Another thing......

2:30-4:30pm. Our East Logan train is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville, which......

12-1:45pm. Our Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Sights along the ride include one of the remaining Hocking Canal locks and the Hocking river.

6-8pm. Live Music. Rockbridge Crossing will be playing 6-8pm. Regular Hours are 4-8pm Thu, 1-8pm Fri/Sat/Sun during March-December. Food Truck at 5pm Fri/Sat and 1pm the first Sunday of the month. Enjoy our wines by the bottle, glass or just a taste. Local cheeses and crackers as well as mixed olives and smoked salmon are available. Guests are welcome to bring......

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

7pm. Night time on the Hocking River - What a magical event especially by Torchlight. Flickering Flames reflecting on Rippling Water, Golden eyes blinking from surrounding trees, all bathed in a surreal, golden glow. For Romantics, friends and families, the river by Torchlight is an unforgettable delight.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups. Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

7:30-8:30pmMr. Lincoln's Cameraman - An Evening with Mathew Brady. Featuring Mark Holbrook, owner of History is Personal of Columbus. This program is co-sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. Spring 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, and with it, the assassination of the man who many believe to be Americas......

2 pm. Join the naturalist for a closer look at Hocking's not so mythical dragonflies and damselflies. These flying, crawling and swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peak in on. Meet at the main playground in the camp near site 143 for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.

Join car enthusiasts from all over the Midwest as they descend on the Hocking Hills for a weekend of displays and scenic drives. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Hocking Hills, an organization for people who love the Hocking Hills and take special interest in improving Park features and preserving it for the enjoyment of future generations. The fee provides participants......

8-11pm. Hike starts at Boch Hollow Trail Head. Come experience how the other half lives, the nocturnal half that is. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Division of Natural Areas and Preserves invites you to join us as we attempt to traverse the entire 3.5 mile trail system at Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve without lights. The moon will light our way......

7-11pm. Paddle away from sunset to moon light, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your pleasure and entertainment. Reservations recommended. Meet at the livery at 7pm and be sure to bring a flashlight.

10 am. Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalist's Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center.

1030am - 1230pm. Hands On Style. Thai Grilled Beef Skirt Steak with Chile Basil and Peanut Sauces, Grilled homemade Naan, Buttermilk Cake with local Strawberries in Port Wine syrup. The classes are held in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn. The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine for a reasonable fee and a typed set of recipes......

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturdays Year Round, Wednesdays April 22 - December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market......